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而已
éryǐ
Description
“而已”放在句子的最后，意思是“只是这样，没有别的”。
"而已" is placed at the end of a sentence, meaning "just this, nothing more."
它常常和“只是”、“不过”一起用，让语气变得更轻。
It is often used with "只是" or "不过" to make the tone lighter.
Meanings
而已éryǐ
that is all; nothing more
我只是开个玩笑而已。
I was just joking.
Related words
Notes
- Usage
sentence-final particle, often paired with 只是 or 不过 at the start.
- Nuance
罢了 is a close spoken synonym with a similar dismissive tone.
In videos
“五成而已，因为他们讲得真的很快，”
“只是一些不同的生活的状态而已”
“OMG 很好喝，它一点点咖啡而已，奶比较多”
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